Ryan Thomure

Ryan is an occupational therapist who lives less than a mile from Wrigley Field with his husband and their pets. He began writing about the Cubs in 2018 and joined Cubs Insider in early 2019. Ryan has been a Cubs fan since he was in middle school and has had his day-to-day emotions tied up in the team in a way that’s not quite healthy ever since.

Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Ryan ThomureApril 16, 2019

Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (4/16/19): Cubs 4, Marlins 0 – José Quintana Dominates Again

After a satisfying 7-2 win to open the series, the Cubs kept the momentum going and won 4-0 behind a…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Ryan ThomureApril 14, 2019

An Occupational Therapist Explains Mechanism, Rehab of Victor Caratini’s Hamate Fracture

Victor Caratini broke his left hamate bone Thursday night on the first swing of an at-bat in which he ended up…
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Series Previews

Ryan ThomureApril 12, 2019

Cubs vs Angels – Series Preview (April 12-14): TV and Game Info, Starting Pitchers, Insights

After winning their first series of the year, the Cubs are hoping to keep the momentum going against the Angels.…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Ryan ThomureApril 8, 2019

Cubs vs Pirates – Series Preview (April 8-11): TV and Game Info, Starting Pitchers, Insights

The Cubs have gotten off to a worse start than even the most pessimistic prognosticators would’ve foretold. After a 2-7…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Ryan ThomureApril 3, 2019

Illustrating Anthony Rizzo’s Uncanny Ability to Make Two-Strike Contact on Low Pitches

Anthony Rizzo has developed a reputation as one of baseball’s best two-strike hitters. His tendency to choke up on the…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Ryan ThomureMarch 31, 2019

Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (3/31/19): Rangers 11, Cubs 10 – Pitching Falters Again as Cubs Drop Series

In a frustrating back-and-forth affair today, that didn’t do much to differentiate itself from the game before, the Cubs were…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Ryan ThomureMarch 27, 2019

Cubs @ Rangers – Series Preview (March 28-31): TV and Game Info, Starting Pitchers, Insights

After a long offseason that went quite a bit differently than many had imagined it might, the Cubs are ready…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Ryan ThomureMarch 15, 2019

Albert Almora Jr’s Box Score Numbers Mask Potential for Even Less Patient Plate Approach

At first glance, Albert Almora Jr. seems to have gotten off to a solid start this spring. While an 0-for-6…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Ryan ThomureMarch 11, 2019

Cubs Re-Launch YouTube Channel with Loads of Original Content (Like Puppies!)

In what is almost certainly a tease for what fans can expect to see on Marquee Sports Network in 2020,…
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